Commonwealth Games 2022: Ollie Hoare wins 1500 m gold, game record, reaction

Hoare overtook Timothy Cheruiyot of Kenya in the final 10 meters and electrified the field in the dying stages when he crossed the line in a game-record 3:30.13. Close to the Kenyan by 0.09 seconds.

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The Australian stalked world champion and defending champion Cheruiyot when he turned on the gas at the perfect moment going around the final corner.

“Hoare is lifting here, lifting big runs,” said Bruce McAvaney.

“He is running strong and the Australian has an opportunity.

“Yes!” Tamsin Lewis Manow shouted as Hoare crossed the line.

“It’s a special moment for Australian sport. McAvaney said as he fell to the ground with a feeling of being unsuccessful. The last 100m is the stuff of legend. ”

“Hats off, this was amazing and a new tournament record,” said Luis Manou.

“He smashed the field in a sensational way. He waited until the exit route and the finish was great.”

“He beat two world champions on the homestretch. It’s like magic. It’s something you dream about,” added McAvaney.

Hoare, 25, talked about his gold medal moment after finishing his winning lap in the stadium.

“I wanted to relax on the last lap and I knew my time would come. It was spectacular,” Hoare said.

Hoare became emotional during the interview. He dedicated the run to his father.

“I want to dedicate that race to my Pop, who was a lifelong member of the Southern Districts Athletic Club and a World War II veteran, Sergeant Fred Hoare.

“He died right after he was world champion. It was a very difficult time for me because I had just raced. I had a stopwatch in every race when I was growing up. Because I heard the news of the man, through the sport, it was hard not having him there, but he is the reason why my family loves the sport and why I am here today. I would like to dedicate that race to my pop.

“So Pop, I know you’re looking. I’ve got a glass of red for your buddy. It’s been a good one.”

The Australian fans watching couldn’t believe what they witnessed in a run of Hoare that Australians will remember for years and years.

Jon Ralph of The Herald Sun wrote: bloody hell. Some kind of guts to beat two world champions. Wow”

Former Boomers coach Brendan Joyce wrote: What do you do with 1500! Olly Hoare, you were amazing! ”

ABC journalist Peter Gunders wrote: What a race. My heart was pounding, and the cheering voices almost stopped. The whole street seems to have woken up. ”

Former AFL star Kane Cornes wrote: Bruce is a genius. ”

first published as Australia’s Olly Hoare breaks competition record to win gold in 1500m